Fluting panel — Z Control Vector
Fluting panel — Z Control Vector
If you select Use Z control vector in the Flute Profile area, the Z Control Vector area is displayed. Select a vector to control the Z cut of the flute.
Use the cursor to select the vector you want to use to control the Z cut then click Select.
When selected, the Z control vector is marked with a Z so it is clear which vector is selected. You must remember to reselect the vector along which you want to create the fluting toolpath after selecting the Z control vector.
Vector.
Z control vector.
Toolpath created along
using
to control the
Z cut.
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